New ro-ro passenger ships shall comply with the specific stability requirements as set out in Annex I.

Existing ro-ro passenger ships, with the exception of those ships to which Article 6(2) applies, shall comply with the specific stability requirements as set out in Annex I not later than 1 October 2010.

Existing ro-ro passenger ships which on 17 May 2003 are in compliance with the requirements of the regulation referred to in Article 6(1) shall comply with the specific stability requirements as set out in Annex I not later than 1 October 2015.

This Article shall be without prejudice to Article 4(1)(e) of Directive 1999/35/EC.